Page 1 of 5 The Board of Lake Township Trustees met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. at 12360 Market Avenue North, Hartville, Ohio with the following members present: John Arnold, President Ellis Erb, Vice President Galen Stoll, Member Also Present: Ben Sommers Earl M Sam Miller Joy Dingman Mary Ann Kannam James Shaffer John Arnold called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 11-403 A resolution was made by John Arnold approving the minutes of November 28, 2011 as submitted. Seconded by Ellis Erb. Roll call votes were: 11-404 A resolution was made by John Arnold authorizing payment of payroll for December 23, 2011 in the amount of $90,521.60. Seconded by Galen Stoll. Roll call votes were: 11-405 A resolution was made by John Arnold accepting/approving the Financial Report as of December 12, 2011, as submitted by the Lake Township Fiscal Officer. Seconded by Ellis Erb. Roll call votes were: 11-406 A resolution was made by John Arnold authorizing payment of bills as of December 12, 2011 in the amount of $639,420.92. Seconded by Galen Stoll. Roll call votes were: The Board noted that this amount includes payment to the Fire Departments in the amount of $589,168.14.
Page 2 of 5 CORRESPONDENCE 1. Stark County Township Association - Notice of December 15, 2011 meeting 2. Stark County Engineer - copy of agreement between Stark County Commissioners and Chesapeake Exploration (road agreement) 3. Ohio Township Association - legislative alerts 4. Stark County Commissioners - notice of release of streets in HRM Estates 5. U.S. Department of Commerce/U.S. Census Bureau - request to complete 2011 Survey of Government Finances questionnaire 6. U.S. Department of Commerce/U.S. Census Bureau - request to complete the Boundary and Annexation Survey 7. Stark Soil & Water Conservation District - Site Inspection Reports (Lake Twp. Truck Bldg.; Hartville Hardware; Glengarry Allotment; Stark Co. Engineers Market and Lake Center project 8. Stark County Regional Planning Commission - notice of approval for the Lake Township Recycle Drop-off Area 9. Stark County Recorder - notice of duty to file Zoning Resolution and Amendments with County Recorder 10. Security Benefit - information regarding deferred compensation plan 11. Stark County Regional Planning Commission - December 6th Agenda and November 8th Minutes 12. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio - information regarding Case No.11-4910-AU-ORD 13. Stark Soil & Water Conservation District - Site Inspection Reports (Lake Twp. Truck Bldg., Hartville Hardware Home Center, RRR Development, Glengarry Allotment 14. Cub Scout Den 8 - thank you to Road Superintendent for the tour of the township garage 15. Stark County Regional Planning Commission - Notice of Subdivision Action (Kennedy Estates, St. Jacob's Cemetery) DEPARTMENT REPORTS Police Department The Board acknowledged receipt of the Uniontown Police Department November 2011 Statistical report. Road Department Zoning Department
Page 3 of 5 Fire Departments/Fire Prevention Office The Board acknowledged receipt of the Uniontown Fire Department Statistical Reports from June 2011 through October 2011. OLD BUSINESS: 11-407 A resolution was made by John Arnold closing the current complaint at 13300 Tippecanoe and additionally the Zoning Inspector will send correspondence thanking the home owner for his compliance. Seconded by Galen Stoll. Roll call votes were: NEW BUSINESS: 11-408 A resolution was made by John Arnold authorizing an expenditure for registration and costs associated for the elected officials, Daniel R. Kamerer, Sophia Kapadia, Christy Bresson and Steve Lacey to attend the 2012 Winter Conference. Seconded by Ellis Erb. Roll call votes were: 11-409 A resolution was made by John Arnold authorizing the Board to execute the following Cemetery Deeds: Mt. Peace Cemetery - Section 3, Lot 71, Grave 1 Uniontown Greenlawn Cemetery - Section M, Lot 60, Graves 1 and 2 Seconded by Galen Stoll. Roll call votes were: John Arnold Ellis Erb Galen Stoll 11-410 A resolution was made by John Arnold acknowledging the Road and Bridge call-out procedure. Seconded by Galen Stoll. Roll call votes were:
Page 4 of 5 11-411 A resolution was made by John Arnold renewing the contract with Michael Wells dba Wells Quality Excavating for services at the Township cemeteries and acknowledging the increase in foundation installation from $0.38 to $0.40 per square inch. Seconded by Ellis Erb. Roll call votes were: MEETING REPORTS/MISCELLANEOUS FISCAL OFFICER S REPORT 11-412 A resolution was made by John Arnold authorizing the Board and Fiscal Officer to sign all Purchase Orders and Vouchers. Seconded by Galen Stoll. Roll call votes were: 11-413 A resolution was made by John Arnold accepting the Temporary Appropriations for 2012 in the amount of $12,397,362.74. A copy of which as been attached and made a part of the minutes. Seconded by Ellis Erb. Roll call votes were: The Board acknowledged the following Transfers Within a Fund made in accordance with Res. #11-025: DATE AMOUNT FROM TO 11/15/11 $6,000.00 11-A-4 (Tools & Equipment) 11-B-3 (Contracts) 11/15/11 $7,000.00 11-A-4 (Tools & Equipment) 11-B-2 (Material) 12/2/11 $100.00 20-A-8B (Other Expenses- 20-A-8A (Other Expenses - 2% Holdback) Auditor's Fees) Purpose: 1) To allow for adjustment for additional road maintenance and improvements in 2011. 2) To adjust appropriation amount needed for additional Auditor / Treasurer Fees.
Page 5 of 5 PUBLIC SPEAKS Don Hinerman, 10382 Middlebranch Rd. Hartville; Mr. Hinerman addressed the Board regarding the condition of a neighboring property on Middlebranch Rd. The Board told Mr. Hinerman they would have the Zoning Inspector take a look at it. Mr. Hinerman also voiced his concern about the Royer Ditch. The Board sympathized with Mr. Hinerman but explained to him that the County is responsible for off road drainage. Connor Taylor, 13638 Greenwood Ave, Uniontown: Connor is a member of Boy Scout Troop 135 and attended the meeting as a requirement for a merit badge. Sergeant Mike Batchik, Uniontown Police Department; Thanked the Board for supporting the Shop with a Cop program. They were able to take seven children with them this year. 11-414 A resolution was made by John Arnold adjourning the meeting at 6:59 p.m. Seconded by Ellis Erb. Roll call votes were: Ben Sommers, Fiscal Officer John Arnold, President Ellis Erb, Vice President Galen Stoll, Member